Nintendo Wii U Operations Manual

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Operations Manual

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this seal when buying video game systems, accessories,

games and related products.

Please carefully read this Operations Manual before setup or use of the WiiU™ system. If

you have problems or questions after reading all of the instructions, please visit our

customer service area at support.nintendo.com or call 1-800-255-3700. Also, additional

pre-installed electronic manuals are available for the WiiU system and software applications

from the HOME Menu, as described on the next page.

Product recycling information:

Visit recycle.nintendo.com

IMPORTANT: The WiiU system speciﬁcations and WiiU Services are constantly evolving and

we may update or change the WiiU system or the WiiU Services in whole or in part, without

notice to you. Such updates may be required for you to play new WiiU games, enjoy new

features, or continue to access the WiiU Services. After the WiiU system is updated, any

existing or future unauthorized modiﬁcation of the hardware or software of your WiiU system,

or the use of an unauthorized device in connection with your system, will render the system

permanently unplayable. Content obtained through the unauthorized modiﬁcation of the

hardware or software of your WiiU system will be removed.

This product only plays Wii and WiiU Game Discs manufactured for use in the Americas.

This WiiU console is for use only in the Americas.

Elements of the Nintendo Wii U system and related network services are patented or patent

pending, both in the United States and internationally. Patent: patents.nintendo.com

NOTE: This product does not contain latex. This product complies with applicable laws barring the use of

toxic materials such as lead, mercury, cadmium, hexavalent chromium, PBB, or PBDE in consumer products.

and AOSS™ are the trademarks of BUFFALO INC.

The Wi-Fi Protected Setup icon is a registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance.

Types of Manuals

Printed manuals

• WiiU Quick Start Guide

This guide covers the basic information for setting up and using your WiiU system.

• Wii U Operations Manual (this manual)

This manual gives the names of each component and describes how to recharge the

controller, conﬁgure System Settings, and perform various procedures. It also provides

troubleshooting and support information.

Pre-installed electronic manuals

• Wii U Electronic Manual ( )

This manual describes the Wii U features and gives detailed instructions on how to use

the pre installed software, how to launch the Wii™ menu, and other operations.

• Wii Menu Electronic Manual

This manual describes the Wii Menu features and gives detailed instructions on how to

use the included software.

Viewing an Electronic Manual

When the WiiU Menu is displayed, press on the Wii U™ GamePad to open the HOME

Menu, then tap to open the Wii U Electronic Manual. Press or select the button in the

lower right corner of the screen to switch languages.

• Press while playing a Wii U software title to see the electronic manual for that software.

• Touch at the bottom left of the screen to close the manual and return to the previous

screen you were viewing before opening the HOME Menu.

HOME Menu Electronic Manual Contents

Use the stylus to tap and slide or use the L or R Stick (p. 11) to view the manual.

Viewing pagesSelecting items Changing pages

NOTE: The illustrations and screen shots in this manual are for reference only; the actual

product may vary.

WiiU System Manuals

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Contents

WiiU System Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Types of Manuals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Viewing an Electronic Manual . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Health and Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

System Setup

System Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8

Charging the WiiU GamePad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Charging Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Battery LED Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Charging the WiiU Pro Controller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Charging Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20

Battery LED Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21

Turning the Power On/Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Options for Turning the Power On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22

Turning the Power Off . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23

Pairing Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Pairing Procedure for Controllers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Pairing Procedure for the WiiU GamePad. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25

Using Wii Remote Controllers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Installing the Sensor Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Recommended Play Environment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Using the Wii Remote Jacket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Installing Batteries in the Wii Remote. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28

Wearing the Wii Remote Wrist Strap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

Using the Nunchuk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

Disconnecting the Nunchuk. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31

System Conﬁguration

System Settings. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

Conﬁguring Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32

User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Registering a Nintendo Network ID . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33

Changing User Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Adding/Switching Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

Internet Settings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Internet Connection Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35

Parental Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

Restriction Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37

System Operations

Playing Wii Software. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

What You Will Need. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38

Transferring Wii System Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Data You Can Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39

Preparing for Data Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Transfer Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Transferring Wii U System Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43

Data You Can Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

Preparing for Data Transfer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45

Transfer Procedure. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46

Controller Calibration. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Calibrating the Touch Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Resetting the L and R Control Sticks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Calibrating the WiiU GamePad Motion Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48

Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

Wii U GamePad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 49

WiiU Pro Controller. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

WiiU Console . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Consumer Information

Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

Warranty and Service Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61

Regulations for Equipment Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62

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Before using the WiiU system read the following

important health and safety information, and be sure to

read the information in the Health and Safety application

available on the WiiU Menu screen. This application also

contains important usage guidelines for WiiU compo-

nents and accessories.

Important Safety Information

Read the following warnings before setup or use of the WiiU system. If this product will

be used by young children, this manual should be read and explained to them by an adult.

Failing to do so may cause injury. Please carefully review the instructions for the game you

are playing for additional health and safety information.

Throughout this manual, you will see this symbol followed by WARNING or CAUTION, or

you may see the term IMPORTANT. These terms have different levels of meaning as outlined

below. Please read and understand these terms and the information that appears after them

before using your WiiU system.

WARNING: Warns you about incorrect use of this system that could result in serious

personal injury.

CAUTION: Cautions you about incorrect use of this system that could result in personal

injury or damage to the system, components, games, or accessories.

IMPORTANT: Informs you about incorrect use of the system that could result in damage

to the system, components, games, or accessories.

WARNING - SEIZURES

• Some people (about 1 in 4000) may have seizures or blackouts triggered by light ﬂashes or

patterns, and this may occur while they are watching TV or playing video games, even if they

have never had a seizure before.

• Anyone who has had a seizure, loss of awareness, or other symptom linked to an epileptic

condition should consult a doctor before playing a video game.

• Parents should watch their children play video games. Stop playing and consult a doctor if

you or your child has any of the following symptoms:

Convulsions Eye or muscle twitching Loss of awareness

Altered vision Involuntary movements Disorientation

To reduce the likelihood of a seizure when playing video games:

1. Sit or stand as far from the screen as possible.

2. Play video games on the smallest available television screen.

3. Do not play if you are tired or need sleep.

4. Play in a well-lit room.

5. Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour.

Health and Safety Information WARNING - REPETITIVE MOTION INJURIES AND EYESTRAIN

Playing video games can make your muscles, joints, skin or eyes hurt. Follow these instruc-

tions to avoid problems such as tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, skin irritation or eyestrain:

• Avoid excessive play. Parents should monitor their children for appropriate play.

• Take a 10 to 15 minute break every hour, even if you don’t think you need it.

• If your hands, wrists, arms or eyes become tired or sore while playing, or if you feel symp-

toms such as tingling, numbness, burning or stiffness, stop and rest for several hours before

playing again.

• If you continue to have any of the above symptoms or other discomfort during or after play,

stop playing and see a doctor.

CAUTION - MOTION SICKNESS

Playing video games can cause motion sickness in some players. If you or your child feels

dizzy or nauseous when playing video games, stop playing and rest. Do not drive or engage

in other demanding activity until you feel better.

WARNING - ELECTRIC SHOCK

To avoid electric shock when you use this system:

• Do not use the WiiU system during a lightning storm. There may be a risk of electric shock

from lightning.

• To minimize the risk of damage to your system, use only the AC adapter that comes with

your system.

• Do not use the AC adapter if it has damaged, split or broken cords or wires.

• Make sure that the AC adapter cord is fully inserted into the wall outlet or extension cord.

• Always carefully disconnect all plugs by pulling on the plug and not on the cord. Make sure

the WiiU power button is turned OFF before removing the AC adapter cord from an outlet.

WARNING - RADIO FREQUENCY INTERFERENCE

The WiiU console and accessories, including the WiiU GamePad, WiiU Pro Controller, and

Wii Remote controllers, can emit radio waves that can affect the operation of nearby electron-

ics, including cardiac pacemakers.

• Do not operate the WiiU console and accessories within 9 inches of a pacemaker.

• If you have a pacemaker or other implanted medical device, do not use the WiiU console

and accessories without ﬁrst consulting your doctor or the manufacturer of your medical

device.

CAUTION - LASER DEVICE

The WiiU console is a Class I laser product. Do not attempt to disassemble the WiiU console.

Refer servicing to qualiﬁed personnel only.

CAUTION: Use of controls or adjustments or procedures other than those speciﬁed herein

may result in hazardous radiation exposure.

Speciﬁcations: Laser Type: Semiconductor laser Laser Wavelength: 405nm, 660nm

Laser Power: Max. 0.6mW, Max. 0.9mW Numeric aperture: 0.85, 0.6

WARNING - BATTERY LEAKAGE

The WiiU GamePad and WiiU Pro Controller contain a rechargeable lithium ion battery.

Leakage of ingredients contained within the battery, or the combustion products of the

ingredients, can cause personal injury as well as damage to your WiiU system. If battery

leakage occurs, avoid contact with skin. If contact occurs, immediately wash thoroughly with

soap and water. If liquid leaking from a battery comes into contact with your eyes, immedi-

ately ﬂush thoroughly with water and see a doctor.

To avoid battery leakage:

• Do not expose battery to excessive physical shock, vibration, or liquids.

• Do not disassemble, attempt to repair, or deform the battery.

• Do not dispose of battery in a ﬁre.

• Do not touch the terminals of the battery or cause a short between the terminals with a

metal object.

• Do not peel or damage the battery label.

Some accessories may use AA batteries. Nintendo recommends high quality alkaline

batteries for best performance and longevity of battery life. If you use rechargeable nickel

metal hydride (NiMH) batteries, be sure to follow the manufacturer’s guidelines for safety and

proper usage.

Leakage of battery ﬂuid can cause personal injury as well as damage to your system and

accessories. If battery leakage occurs, thoroughly wash the affected skin and clothes. Keep

battery ﬂuid away from your eyes and mouth. Leaking batteries may make popping sounds.

To avoid battery leakage:

• Do not mix used and new batteries (replace all batteries at the same time).

• Do not mix different brands of batteries.

• Nintendo recommends alkaline batteries. Do not use Lithium ion, nickel cadmium (NiCd), or

carbon zinc batteries.

• Do not leave batteries in the remote for long periods of non-use.

• Do not recharge alkaline or non-rechargeable batteries.

• Do not put the batteries in backwards. Make sure that the positive (+) and negative (-) ends

are facing in the correct directions. Insert the negative end ﬁrst. When removing batteries,

remove the positive end ﬁrst.

• Do not use damaged, deformed or leaking batteries.

• Do not dispose of batteries in a ﬁre.

The WiiU console contains a lithium coin cell battery. Contains perchlorate material

- special handling may apply. For more information visit www.dtsc.ca.gov/hazardous-

waste/perchlorate/. Do not remove the battery from the WiiU console unless it needs to

be replaced.

PRECAUTIONS WHEN USING AC ADAPTERS

Please read and follow the precautions listed below when setting up and using the WiiU

system. Failure to do so may result in damage to your WiiU system or accessories.

• Plug the AC adapter into an easily accessible standard wall outlet near your WiiU system.

• Make sure there is adequate ventilation around the AC adapter and WiiU system, and that

any air vents are unobstructed.

• Do not expose the AC adapter or WiiU system to extremes of heat.

• Do not expose the AC adapter or WiiU system to any type of moisture.

• Do not place objects ﬁlled with liquids on or near the AC adapter or WiiU system.

See the bottom of the AC adapter for additional information.

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System Components

Wii U Console

Front View (showing the slot cover open)

Right side view

Back View

POWER Button

Press to turn the WiiU console on or off.

Power LED

Indicates the status of the console (p. 22).

Blue : Power is on

Orange : Power is off, software download or installation is in progress

Red : Power is off

EJECT Button

Press this button to eject discs.

Disc LED

Lights up when a disc is inserted into the console.

Disc Slot

For inserting a Wii U or Wii Game Disc.

SYNC Button

Press this to pair (synchronize) the WiiU GamePad, WiiU Pro Controller (sold separately),

or Wii Remote™ Plus controller (sold separately) with the console (p. 25).

SD Card Slot

For inserting SD Cards (sold separately), see the WiiU Electronic Manual ( ), Using

SD Cards.

USB Ports

For connecting USB devices (sold separately; devices may be marked with ; see the

WiiU Electronic Manual ( ), Using USB Devices).

Battery Cover

A coin cell battery (CR2032) is included.

• See the Battery Leakage warning in Health and Safety Information (p. 6) for

important information about this battery.

• Do not remove the battery from the WiiU console unless it needs to be replaced.

Air Intake

AC Adapter Connector

AV Multi Out Connector

Sensor Bar Connector

HDMI™ Port

Air Vent

System Components

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System Components

WiiU™ GamePad

Front View

Battery LED

Indicates charging status and remaining battery life (p. 19).

HOME Button

Displays the HOME Menu, where you can conﬁgure the WiiU GamePad and Wii Remote

controllers or view electronic manuals. See the WiiU Electronic Manual ( ), on the

HOME Menu.

• You can press the HOME Button to turn the WiiU GamePad and WiiU console

on (p. 22). You cannot turn the power off with the HOME Button.

• The HOME Button will ﬂash when you receive a notiﬁcation, when you receive a Wii

U Chat message, or when a friend is online (see the Wii U Electronic Manual [ ],

Friend List).

Microphone

Touch Screen

NFC (near-ﬁeld communication) location

Built-in NFC feature allows the system to read or write to an enabled card or other device.

This works with WiiU software exclusively designed to use this feature (see game

packaging for compatibility information).

Using the Touch Screen

• If the Touch Screen does not seem to respond correctly to stylus input, see trouble-

shooting for the WiiU GamePad (p. 58).

You can touch the screen and lightly slide

the tip across the surface.

You can use the stylus or your ﬁngertip to

lightly tap or touch the screen.

Using the WiiU GamePad with a stand or cradle

Place the WiiU GamePad stand or WiiU GamePad cradle

(both included in the Deluxe Set only) on a ﬂat, horizontal

surface, and place the Wii U GamePad on the stand or

cradle horizontally.

• Do not place the Wii U GamePad vertically.

• When using the Touch Screen or buttons, hold the Wii U

GamePad in your hands (not the stand or cradle).

L Stick

• Can also function as a button when pressed.

+Control Pad

Sensor Bar

Works with a Wii Remote controller (sold separately) when used to interact with the WiiU

GamePad (this feature works with compatible software only).

NOTE: When using a Wii Remote controller with software displayed on the TV screen, a

sensor bar must be installed (p. 26).

Camera

A/B/X/Y Buttons

R Stick

• Can also function as a button when pressed.

+ Button/START

— Button/SELECT

Speakers

POWER Button

Press to turn the WiiU GamePad and WiiU console on or off (p. 22).

TV Control Button

Press to switch to the TV Remote Features screen. Allows input to your TV, DVD recorder,

or cable or satellite TV tuner (p. 22).

System Components

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System Components

Top View

Back View

Bottom View

L & ZL Buttons

R & ZR Buttons

Stylus Holder

• Always replace the stylus in the stylus holder when not in use.

Volume

Slide to adjust the volume level of the Wii U GamePad speakers.

Infrared Transceiver

Sends and receives information when using infrared communication.

Audio Jack

For connection of stereo headphones (sold separately).

• If headphones are connected, no sound will play through the speakers.

AC Adapter Connector

For connecting the WiiU GamePad AC adapter (p. 18).

GamePad Support

Hand Grips

Battery Cover

You can remove the cover if you need to replace the WiiU GamePad battery (p. 49).

• Do not remove the cover unless you need to replace the battery or check

battery installation.

SYNC Button

Press this to pair the WiiU GamePad with the console (p. 25).

Charging Terminals

These contact the terminals on the cradle when charging.

Accessory Connector

For connecting external accessories to the Wii U GamePad.

System Components

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System Components

WiiRemote™ Plus Controller (sold separately)

This controller only works with Wii software, as well as WiiU software that supports

WiiRemote gameplay (see game packaging for compatibility information). This controller

can be used with the Wii Menu feature of your console.

Front and Back View

+ Button

Speaker

1 Button

2 Button

Player LEDs

Indicates the player number assigned to the controller currently in use.

B Button

Wii Remote Wrist Strap

Strap Lock

SYNC Button

Press this to pair (synchronize) the Wii Remote Plus with the console (see illustration below).

Wrist Strap Attachment

External Extension Connector

Allows connection of external accessories such as the Nunchuk™.

Wrist Strap Cord

Using the SYNC Button

Some Wii Remote models require you to

remove the battery cover to press the

SYNC Button.

Recalibrating the Wii Remote Plus

If the cursor on the TV screen moves even if the Wii Remote Plus is not being moved, or

moves differently than when the Wii Remote Plus is moved, the remote may need to be

recalibrated due to the following:

• Changing batteries in the Wii Remote Plus during gameplay.

• Moving the Wii Remote Plus from a cold environment into a warm environment.

To recalibrate the Wii Remote Plus, place it on a ﬂat horizontal surface with the buttons

facing down. Wait for a few seconds and check the operation. Also, review the instruc-

tion manual for the game you are playing for more information.

NOTE: This procedure must be done during gameplay.

Pointer Lens

POWER Button

Press to turn the WiiU console or WiiU GamePad on or off.

+Control Pad

A Button

— Button

HOME Button

Displays the HOME Menu, where you can conﬁgure the WiiU GamePad and Wii Remote

controllers or view pre-installed electronic manuals. See the WiiU Electronic Manual ( ),

on the HOME Menu.

This view shows the battery

cover removed.

System Components

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System Components

WiiU™ Pro Controller (optional accessory)

The WiiU Pro Controller is sold separately. This controller only works with WiiU software

that supports WiiU Pro Controller gameplay (see game packaging for compatibility informa-

tion). This controller can be used with the WiiU Menu and for WiiU system operations.

Front View

Back View

L Stick

• Can also function as a button when pressed.

L & ZL Buttons

USB Port

Connects to the USB cable for charging the controller (p. 20).

Battery LED

Indicates charging status and remaining battery life (p. 21).

R & ZR Buttons

R Stick

• Can also function as a button when pressed.

— Button/SELECT

HOME Button

Displays the HOME Menu, where you can conﬁgure or check the battery life of the WiiU

Pro Controller or view pre-installed electronic manuals. See the WiiU Electronic Manual

( ), on the HOME Menu.

+ Button/START

A/B/X/Y Buttons

Player LEDs

Indicates the player number assigned to the controller currently in use.

POWER Button

Press to turn the WiiU console or WiiU GamePad on or off (p. 22).

+Control Pad

Battery Cover

You can remove the cover if you need to replace the rechargeable battery (p. 49).

• Do not remove the cover unless you need to replace the battery or check

battery installation.

SYNC Button

Press this to pair the WiiU Pro Controller with the console (p. 25).

RESET Button

Press to reset the controller to default settings.

Charging the WiiU GamePad

NOTE: The AC adapters included with this system may be

different from the ones pictured. See the separate insert

included in the package for more information.

The WiiU™ GamePad controller can be charged with

either the AC adapter or with the AC adapter and WiiU

GamePad cradle (included in the Deluxe Set only). See

the illustrations below for connection details.

The battery LED will light orange when the battery is charging and turn off when charging

is complete.

• Optimal charging temperature is between 50°-95°F (10°-35°C).

• Be sure to fully charge the battery before use for the ﬁrst time, or if the system has not been

used for six months. For important battery information please see page 56.

• If you play a game while charging, the battery LED may not always turn off once charging

has completed.

Charging Options

Using the AC Adapter and WiiU GamePad Cradle (Deluxe Set only)

• Place the cradle on a ﬂat, stable surface during use.

Using the AC Adapter

When charging is complete, ﬁrst unplug the AC adapter from the outlet, then unplug it from

the GamePad by pulling the AC plug straight out from the controller.

IMPORTANT:

• The WiiU GamePad AC adapter, Model No. WUP-011(USA), is only for use with the WiiU

GamePad or cradle (see the separate insert included in the package for more information).

It is not compatible with any other Nintendo product. Do not use the AC adapter with

voltage transformers, dimmer switches, or any other equipment. It is only for use in a

standard household AC outlet.

• Remove covers or other accessories from the WiiU GamePad before charging.

• Be sure the AC adapter connector plug is facing in the correct direction before inserting it

into the AC adapter connector on the controller.

• Insert the AC adapter connector plug straight all the way into the AC adapter connector.

• When disconnecting any plugs from the controller, charging cradle, or wall outlet, carefully

pull by the plug itself rather than by the cord.

Estimated Charging Time and Battery Life

• Charging Time: approx. 2.5 hours

Charging time will vary depending on how the system is being used and how much

charge is left in the battery.

• Battery Life: approx. 3–5 hours

Actual battery life depends on the screen brightness, the features used (such as the

camera or microphone), wireless communication use, ambient temperature, and

other factors.

• The screen brightness is set to 4 by the manufacturer. You can change the screen

brightness from the HOME Menu in Controller Settings.

Power-Saving Mode

Power-saving mode increases battery life by automatically adjusting screen brightness

and color based on what is being displayed at the time. You can enable power-saving

mode from the HOME Menu in Controller Settings, WiiU GamePad.

Battery LED Status

The color and status of the LED changes depending on the remaining battery charge.

• If you run out of battery life while playing a game, you will not be able to use the WiiU

GamePad. If the battery LED turns red, charge the WiiU GamePad.

Full charge

Low Very low

Remaining battery life

Battery LED status

(Steady red)(Off) (Blinking red)

Charging the WiiU Pro Controller

The WiiU Pro Controller is a dedicated wireless controller

for the WiiU system. This accessory is sold separately.

The battery LED will light orange when the battery is

charging and turn off when charging is complete.

• Be sure to fully charge the battery before use for the ﬁrst

time, or if the system has not been used for a long time.

• The WiiU console must be turned on to charge

the controller.

• Optimal charging temperature is between 50°-95°F (10°-35°C).

• Before use with the WiiU system, wireless controllers must be charged and paired with the

console (p. 25).

Charging Procedure

Connect the WiiU Pro Controller USB cable, included with the WiiU Pro Controller, as shown

below. Make sure all plugs are inserted straight all the way into the connectors.

IMPORTANT: To avoid damage to the Wii U Pro Controller, battery, or other equipment,

always use the USB ports on the Wii U console for recharging. Do not use other devices

that have USB ports, such as computers.

Estimated Charging Time and Battery Life

• Charging Time: approx. 4.5 hours

Charging time will vary depending on how the system is being used and how much

charge is left in the battery.

• Battery Life: approx. 80 hours

Actual battery life depends on the features used, such as the rumble feature or wireless

communication use, ambient temperature, and other factors.

Battery LED Status

The color and status of the LED changes depending on the remaining battery charge.

• If you run out of battery life while playing a game, you will not be able to use the controller.

If the battery LED turns red, charge the WiiU Pro Controller.

Full charge

Low Very low

Remaining battery life

Battery LED status

(Steady red)

(Off) (Blinking red)

Turning the Power On/Off

You can turn the power on and off using either the WiiU GamePad or the WiiU console.

Make sure the WiiU GamePad has been paired with the console before use (p. 25).

Options for Turning the Power On

To turn the power on, press either the POWER Button or HOME Button on the Wii U GamePad.

The Quick Start Menu will appear on the GamePad screen.

Icons of software you have recently played (up to 10) will automatically appear on the Quick

Start Menu, allowing you to begin play immediately.

• To use the Quick Start Menu, you must set Conﬁgure Standby-Functions Setting and

Conﬁgure Quick Start Settings to Enable under Power Settings in the System

Settings (p. 32).

• Icons of software that were installed while the console was turned off will also appear.

If the console is set up to automatically select a user,

that user’s Mii character will be displayed on the

screen. You can switch between users by tapping on

the Mii character.

Turning the power on using (TV Control Button) on the WiiU

GamePad

Press on the GamePad and then tap Play WiiU on the TV Remote Features Screen.

After the TV Remote Features Screen closes, the Quick Start Menu will appear.

• The TV Remote feature allows you to control the TV using the GamePad. See the WiiU

Electronic Manual ( ), TV Remote.

Turning the power on without using the GamePad

Press on the WiiU console, Wii Remote controller, or Wii U Pro controller to turn the

power on. After a user is selected, the Wii U Menu will appear.

Turning only the WiiU GamePad screen off

If you are not using the GamePad screen, you can temporarily turn it off to save battery life. To

turn off the screen, go to the HOME Menu and tap Controller Settings.

NOTE: The battery LED will ﬂash slowly when the screen is turned off.

Turning the Power Off

Press on the WiiU GamePad for one second. When the power is off, the power LED on the

Wii U console will turn from blue to red and the GamePad screen will turn off.

• The power can also be turned off by pressing on a Wii Remote or WiiU Pro Controller, or

on the Wii U console.

• The power LED does not turn off when the console turns off unless the console is unplugged

from the wall outlet.

• You cannot turn off the power using the GamePad if you are using the Wii Menu or a Wii

Game Disc.

Precautions when turning the power off and then on again...

To avoid damage to your console, when turning the power off, wait at least four seconds

after the Power LED turns red before turning the power back on.

Automatic Power Off Feature

The WiiU console can be set to automatically turn off if it is unused for a certain amount of time.

You can conﬁgure this feature in System Settings on the WiiU Menu, Automatic Power Off.

• This feature has been set by the manufacturer to turn off the system after one hour.

Pairing Controllers

Turning the Power On/Off

24 25

Pairing Controllers

Before using a WiiU GamePad, WiiU Pro Controller, or Wii Remote controllers, they must ﬁrst

be paired with the WiiU console. After pairing, you will be able to turn the console power on

and off by pressing on the controller. See the information at the bottom of the page for

speciﬁc information on pairing a WiiU GamePad.

• If you will be using WiiRemote controllers, you must ﬁrst install the included sensor

bar (p. 26). Some software titles do not require a Sensor bar.

• A controller must always be paired to the console you wish to use it with. If a controller has

been paired to a different console, it will need to be paired again to any new console you

wish to use it with (including Wii Remote controllers for Wii consoles).

• For the Wii Balance Board™, please see the instruction manual included with compatible

software for pairing instructions.

Pairing Procedure for Controllers

To pair a Wii Remote, WiiU Pro Controller, or other

compatible accessory, ﬁrst open the WiiU Menu, then

press SYNC on the front of the WiiU console.

Follow the on-screen instructions and press SYNC on the

controller to ﬁnish the pairing procedure.

You can pair up to 10 controllers with the console. If you

pair additional controllers, the oldest controller pairing

data is deleted and replaced by the newest data.

The Player LED on the controller will light up when

pairing is complete. The Player LED indicates the

player number of the controller currently in use. 1P 2P 3P 4P

Player LEDs on a Wii Remote

Pairing Procedure for the WiiU GamePad

To pair a WiiU GamePad, ﬁrst open the WiiU Menu. Press SYNC on the front of the WiiU

console TWICE, then press SYNC on the WiiU GamePad.

Follow the on-screen instructions, entering the graphic symbols as described.

Standby Functions

If you turn the power off on the Wii U console when software is being downloaded or

installed, this feature automatically ﬁnishes the download and installation, and then turns the

console off.

NOTE: This mode is disabled by default. (This can be changed in System Settings on the WiiU

Menu, Power Settings.)

If you enable this feature, software will not be automatically downloaded or installed if either

of the following occur:

• The power is turned off by holding down the POWER Button for at least four seconds.

• The AC adapter is disconnected after turning the power off.

Power LED Color and Wii U Console Operations.

If you enable Standby Functions, the power LED on the WiiU console will change from red to

orange at ﬁxed intervals after the power is turned off. The system is checking for updates or

software to be downloaded or installed. If such data is found, the remaining downloads or

installations will be performed. The Power LED will turn red again after they have been

completed.

• Initially, the interval for Standby Functions (the time the LED remains red) is set to one hour.

(This can be changed in System Settings on the WiiU Menu, Power Settings.)

ON OFF

Power LED is red

Power LED is orange

Power LED is blue

Receiving Notiﬁcations

If you go to Power Settings under System Settings on the Wii U Menu and select Quick Start

Menu > Wii U GamePad Alerts > Yes, a tone will sound on the Gamepad and the screen

will display the notiﬁcation when it is received.

• The screen will turn off automatically after a certain amount of time, however you can turn

it off immediately by tapping Close on the bottom left of the Notiﬁcations screen.

• You can select the audible tone on the Quick Start Setup screen.

Using Wii Remote Controllers

26 27

Sensor Bar Placement Guidelines

Center the sensor bar

with the TV screen, facing

straight ahead.

• Do not place the sensor bar over

air vents on the TV.

Place the sensor bar to

slightly overhang the front

surface of the TV screen.

Place the sensor bar on the

same surface as the TV.

Recommended Play Environment

For the best results when using the Wii Remote controller:

• The front of the sensor bar should be directly in front of

you and clearly visible.

• Avoid blocking the signal between the remote and the

console or sensor bar.

• Sit (or stand) directly in front of the TV, between 3 and

10 feet (1-3m) away.

• Avoid bright light sources behind or near the TV.

If the Wii Remote is not operating properly, see Wii

Remote and Sensor Bar in System Settings on the Wii U

Menu to make adjustments, or review “Wii Remote

controllers” in Troubleshooting (p. 59).

Using Wii Remote Controllers

IMPORTANT: Before using Wii Remote or Wii Remote Plus controllers, be sure to review

Health and Safety Information on the WiiU Menu.

To use software that is compatible with WiiRemote controllers, you must ﬁrst install the

included sensor bar as described below. (Some software titles do not require a sensor bar.)

Installing the Sensor Bar

Connect the sensor bar to the Wii U

console.

• Make sure the sensor bar plug is inserted completely

into the connector.

• If you already have a sensor bar installed for a Wii

console, you can switch it to the WiiU console, rather

than installing an additional one.

Remove the protective ﬁlm from the

foam pads on the bottom of the

sensor bar.

Place the sensor bar above or below the TV screen.

See sensor bar Placement Guidelines on the next page for reference.

If you place your sensor bar under the TV screen:

On the WiiU Menu in System

Settings, select Wii Remote and

Sensor Bar, Set Sensor Bar

Position, and set the position of

the sensor bar to Below the TV.

(This is necessary for proper

operation of the Wii Remote controllers.)

Using Wii Remote Controllers

28 29

If you completely remove the jacket,

replace it by inserting the controller

as shown - pushing it all the way into

the top of the jacket.

• Be sure to thread the wrist strap back through the hole

in the bottom of the jacket, as shown in step 4.

Insert the connector cover into the

external extension connector on the

bottom of the controller.

Wearing the Wii Remote Wrist Strap

Open the lever on the strap lock and place your hand through

the wrist strap. Hold the remote ﬁrmly during use.

Slide the strap lock up so that the strap will not fall off your

wrist. Close the lever to hold the lock in place.

Using the Wii Remote Jacket

• Be sure that the Wii Remote Jacket is installed prior to gameplay to reduce the risk of harm

to the remote, surrounding objects, or people.

It might be necessary to remove the Wii Remote Jacket - for example, to replace the batteries

in the Wii Remote controller. If you do remove the Wii Remote Jacket, be sure to put it back

on before further play.

Installing Batteries in the Wii Remote

Pull the jacket from the base of

the controller and pull the wrist

strap out.

Pull the jacket up to expose the entire

battery cover and remove the cover.

Insert the batteries, negative (–) end

ﬁrst. When removing batteries, re-

move the positive (+) end ﬁrst.

Replace the battery cover and pull

the wrist strap back through the hole

in the bottom of the jacket. Pull the

jacket back over the base of the

controller.

Using Wii Remote Controllers

30 31

Using Wii Remote Controllers

Open the lever on the strap lock and place your hand through

the wrist strap. Slide the strap lock up so that the strap will not

fall off your wrist. Close the lever to hold the lock in place. Hold

the Wii Remote controller ﬁrmly during use.

Disconnecting the Nunchuk

Press the lock/release levers on the sides of the

Nunchuk plug as shown. Pull the plug straight

out of the connector on the bottom of the

controller.

Using the Nunchuk

(The Nunchuk is an optional accessory for the Wii Remote, sold separately.)

IMPORTANT: Before using the Nunchuk™ accessory, be

sure to review Health and Safety Information on the

WiiU Menu.

• The Nunchuk can only be used with a Wii Remote

controller and with games that include compatible

features. Review the instructions for the game you are

playing for more information.

Be sure to install the Nunchuk as described. Use the connector hook on the Nunchuk plug

with the wrist strap cord to prevent the Nunchuk plug from becoming separated from the

external extension connector on the remote and striking objects or people.

Feed the cord on the wrist strap

through the connector hook on the

Nunchuk plug, as shown.

Insert the Nunchuk plug into the

connector on the bottom of the

remote until it snaps into place.

System Settings

User Settings

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System Settings

In System Settings, you can conﬁgure many of the

features of your Wii U system, including connecting to the

Internet or managing data, or you can view information

such as the system version of the Wii U console.

• System settings apply to all users. You cannot set up

different settings for each user.

Conﬁguring Settings

See the WiiU Electronic Manual ( ), System Settings, for more information on the settings

that you can conﬁgure.

Settings category

Tap to conﬁgure options for this category.

List of settings options within a category

Icon list of settings categories

Tap an icon to select a category, or scroll

between pages by sliding the stylus or

tapping the page scroll arrow.

System version of console

Descriptions of Settings

The TV screen will display information about conﬁguring the

speciﬁc setting during the process.

Use the R Stick on the WiiU GamePad to scroll through the

information on the TV screen.

User Settings

On the WiiU system, game save data, gameplay times, and other player information can be

saved and managed for each person using the system. To use network-based services or

features, you must ﬁrst conﬁgure your Internet connection as well as register a Nintendo

Network ID for each user.

Tap the Mii character at the top left corner of the Wii U Menu to go to the User Settings screen

to change or set up users.

Registering a Nintendo Network ID

Tap Create/Link Nintendo Network ID on the User

Settings screen and follow the on-screen instructions.

• If you already have a Nintendo Network ID on one of

the Nintendo 3DS family of systems, you can register

the same ID on your Wii U console and share informa-

tion such as your Nintendo eShop account balance on

both systems.

• A Nintendo Network ID is not the same as a Club Nintendo ID.

• An email address is required to register a Nintendo Network ID.

• A parent or guardian must register users 12 years of age or younger, and a parent or

guardian’s email address is required.

When registering a Nintendo Network ID:

Each user that registers a Nintendo Network ID can access Miiverse,

Nintendo eShop, and the Friend List application.

When you register a Nintendo Network ID, will appear on your Mii

character icon.

Nintendo Network ID registration and access to

certain Wii U features Not registered Registered

Purchase history of downloaded games/Friend

management No Yes

Use of services and features that require registration No Yes

Play History/Save Data/Mii Management Yes Yes

User Settings

Internet Settings

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Internet Settings

Connect to the Internet to download software not available in

stores and play online with people around the world.

Internet Connection Requirements

What you will need depends on your household environment.

Do you have a high-speed broad-

band Internet connection, such as

cable or DSL?

Yes No

Do you have a wireless network

environment (a wireless LAN

access point)?

Set up a broadband Internet connec-

tion environment (see below).

Yes No

Does your wireless LAN access point

support the 802.11n, 802.11g, or

802.11b standards?

Install a Wii LAN Adapter [RVL-015]

(see next page).

Yes No

Conﬁgure your Internet connection

settings under Internet in System

Settings on the WiiU Menu.

Install an access point that supports

the 802.11n, 802.11g, or 802.11b

standards (see next page).

Broadband Internet Environment

There may be several options to get a broadband connection to your home. Cable, DSL, and

optical-ﬁber networks are among the most common. Check with your local broadband

providers for more information.

Changing User Settings

Select the option you would like to change on the User

Settings screen and follow the on-screen instructions.

• When you change your Nintendo Network ID

information on the Wii U system, information for the

same ID on a system in the Nintendo 3DS family will

also change.

• When you delete a Nintendo Network ID, information

such as your Nintendo eShop balance will also be deleted and you will no longer be able to

use that ID on another system. For more information, refer to Additional User Information

in the Health and Safety application available on the Wii U Menu.

Adding/Switching Users

If more than one person will be using the Wii U system,

you can add additional users. From the User Settings

screen, tap Switch User and then follow the on-screen

instructions.

• You can have a maximum of 12 users on a single Wii U

console.

• You can also add users from the User Selection screen

that appears after you turn the power by pressing on

the Wii U console.

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